No computer science degree.
No traditional dev background.
Today? Mendix MVP.

Chelsea Veenstra proves that with the right mindset and the right support, you can break into tech and thrive.

In this episode of the Drag & Drop Podcast, Mendix MVP Chelsea shares her unique journey from a non-technical business background to becoming a certified Mendix expert at Cape Digital Solutions. She discusses the power of mentorship, the importance of a safe culture for learning through mistakes, and the growing role of AI in development. Chelsea also explains why more women in tech isn’t just about diversity it’s about delivering better outcomes.

She opens up about her relocation from the Netherlands to Australia, the challenges of starting over in a market where low-code adoption is still emerging, and the excitement of helping shape its future through her work with Cape.

Whether you're looking to break into low-code, considering a bold career move abroad, or working to grow adoption in a new region, this episode is full of honest insights and real-world inspiration.

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Most enterprise low-code stories start in IT.
Not this one.

At Jabil, low-code was pulled in by operations and scaled globally across 100+ apps.

In this episode of the Drag & Drop Podcast, Kevin Ferreira, Mendix Product Owner at Jabil, shares how low-code became a catalyst for enterprise-wide transformation. He walks through how Jabil structured a global Center of Excellence aligned to regional operations, launched over 100 apps into production, and built a governance model that minimizes bureaucracy while maximizing impact.

Kevin also speaks candidly about early resistance from traditional developers, the importance of strong product ownership, lessons learned along the way, and how AI is now being embedded into their development workflows to drive even more speed and scale.

Whether you're leading a digital transformation or scaling low-code in a complex enterprise, this episode is packed with practical takeaways and real-world lessons.

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We are a leading staffing solutions firm that solely specializes in supplying both contract and permanent Low Code professionals to organizations globally. Our approach is based on a simple philosophy: to do one thing and do it well – that’s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.

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In this episode of the Drag & Drop Podcast, Ana Bandarra Baptista shares her powerful story of switching careers from a 16-year background in biomedical sciences to becoming a successful OutSystems developer.

Ana opens up about the steep learning curve of breaking into tech with no prior experience, learning to code while raising two kids, and finding her way in the world of enterprise low-code development. She speaks candidly about overcoming failure, fighting imposter syndrome, and how the mentorship of Nuno Reis and support from her husband helped her keep going.

Whether you're exploring a career change into tech, curious about OutSystems, or looking for real-life inspiration from someone who's kicking ass in a new field this episode is for you.

THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY ITRAC STAFFING.

We are a leading staffing solutions firm that solely specializes in supplying both contract and permanent Low Code professionals to organizations globally. Our approach is based on a simple philosophy: to do one thing and do it well – that’s why our Low Code knowledge is unrivalled, and our market insights unique.

Website: itracrecruitment.com
Contact Feroz Khan